Standards of Proof

If you find yourself in court, you are going to want to know how to get out because unless you're being paid to be there (and even then...), it's not a pleasant experience. As a plaintiff, you want to know what you need to prove in order to get your money. As a defendant, you want to defend yourself.

Also, you have probably seen enough criminal legal procedurals to know that the standard of proof in a criminal case is "beyond a reasonable doubt." You probably also have no real idea of what that actually means. Well, you're in luck. The next series of posts will talk about what the various standards of proof are, when you might find them, and when it's your burden to overcome them.